Dawson County, GA

This county of 37,453 residents needs 4,593 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
37,453 (2026)
Households
12,748
Median household income
$104,404 (2026)
Typical home value
$434,430
Owner-occupied
70%
Five-year housing need
4,593 units

Comparison to other Georgia counties

Dawson County: $104,404 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$25K >$118K
Dawson County: 0.84 jobs to household ratio
<0.22 >1.41
Dawson County: Permits since 2021 represent 27.5% of housing
<0.1% >18.6%
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How affordable is this community?

The typical home in Dawson County, GA is valued at $434,430, well above the Georgia average of $231,959. Dawson County, GA's median household income of $104,404 puts the typical home within reach for most households.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Dawson County, GA has a population of roughly 30,242 and is one of the faster-growing communities in its state, adding residents at 3.3% per year.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Dawson County, GA is one of the faster-growing communities in Georgia, adding households at 3.3% per year and totaling roughly 12,748 households.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Dawson County, GA is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 78% of units. Dawson County, GA is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 70% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Dawson County, GA needs 4,593 new units over the next 5 years.

4,353
Units needed to keep up with expected growth
Projected total household growth from 2026 to 2031.
34.1%
Projected household growth rate
Expected increase in total households from 12,748 in 2026 to 17,101 in 2031.
240
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
88
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 1.4 per 1,000 units.
152
Rental vacancy adjustment
Rental vacancy is 1.8%. This is below the minimum stable target of 7.4%.
4,593
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
919
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
35.4%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
7.1%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

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